In-store tech can help after operations mishaps, survey says

Shoppers cited out of stock inventory and long checkout lines as the top reasons for abandoning their in-store shopping journey.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2018

USDOT, NACTO release guidelines to redesign large vehicles for urban areas

Recommendations include retrofitting existing fleet vehicles for better visibility and using advanced driver assistance systems that include cameras, radar and sensors. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 10, 2018

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AI in Supply Chain Management

Warehouse automation, logistics management and procurement processes are just a few of the ways companies are using AI to streamline their supply chains.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Will automation take online grocery to the next level?

Using robots to fill and deliver orders promises to save retailers money and boost consumer demand, but with the technology still in its test phase, the broader impact remains unclear.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018

Hyperloop cargo train pilot set for Hamburg port

While passenger applications are popular, hyperloop companies' investments in cargo operations seek to improve logistics and reduce the strain on infrastructure. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 8, 2018

Survey: 48% of procurement leaders invest in tech due to 'FOMO'

The procurement profession can benefit from considering what new technologies will do to all members of the supply chain. 

By Rich Weissman • Dec. 6, 2018

CMA CGM launches instant quotes, booking on Freightos

The carrier becomes the first of the major shipping lines on the freight rate marketplace, advancing its digital and customer-centric strategies.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 5, 2018

What is the business case for 3D printing in the supply chain?

As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: 3D printing.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 4, 2018

Lack of clear strategy slows AI adoption, survey says

In a McKinsey survey, supply chain management was the third highest sector in terms of value received from artificial intelligence adoption, behind manufacturing and risk.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Dec. 3, 2018

Company of the Year: UPS

In a climate of skyrocketing parcel and package volumes, the 111-year-old company had to change its mindset to think like a startup. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 3, 2018

Innovator of the Year: Uptake

The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2018

The awards recognize the top actors shaping the supply chain — now and in the future.

By Supply Chain Dive Team • Dec. 3, 2018

Business Decision of the Year: Maersk and IBM team up to form TradeLens

The two companies’ drive to bring blockchain to the supply chain ensured the technology would play a big role in the industry’s digital shift.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 3, 2018

New York City introduces 'high vision' trucks

Driver reaction time is 70% slower in traditional vehicles versus these "high vision" vehicles, according to a study by the City of London.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 30, 2018

Uber Freight, Convoy bet on lane visibility to lure shippers

New platforms from the two companies empower shippers with information in the on-demand trucking market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2018

Drone rules may not be finalized until 2022

Technical challenges, financing concerns and a lack of consensus over air traffic management best practices may push back regulatory timelines.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2018

Carrefour deploys hydrogen fuel cell forklifts in new distribution center

Hydrogen fuel cells are gaining ground as companies seek low-emission, high-efficiency options for warehouse operations.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 28, 2018

Omnichannel is the real Thanksgiving retail winner

The number of shoppers making purchases both in person and online was up nearly 40% from Black Friday to Cyber Monday last year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 28, 2018

What is the business case for autonomous vehicles in the supply chain?

As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, supply chain consultants discuss the ROI of emerging technologies. Up next: autonomous vehicles.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2018

H-E-B breaks ground on its largest warehouse yet

The Texas grocer's newest facility will have a capacity for 170,000 items and up to 180 trailer loads per day, helping with distribution and fulfillment in the San Antonio area. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2018

Air France-KLM updates online cargo booking tools

The airline assured freight forwarders it was not attempting to circumvent their services and said the MyCargo platform was designed specifically for the intermediaries. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 21, 2018

Kroger to build automated warehouse 'shed' near Cincinnati

The $55 million facility will be equipped with robotic and digital capabilities and will staff more than 400 workers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 19, 2018

As online grocery demand rises, grocers are scrambling to meet the challenge

The key is finding and understanding consumer needs and then matching them to the right fulfillment technology. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 15, 2018

Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle

The retail giant is teaming with Ford and Postmates to inch a little closer to the concept of a driverless vehicle delivering groceries to customer homes.

By Dan O'Shea • Nov. 15, 2018

What is the business case for augmented reality?

As part of our Influencers Roundtable series, we ask four supply chain consulting groups to help define the ROI of emerging technologies. First up: augmented reality.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 13, 2018

New York City's next big congestion challenge hides in plain sight

Crowd-sourced logistics gives average drivers a new way to make extra cash and presents an already bursting city with a new traffic menace.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 12, 2018